Driving from İzmir to Elista
Elista lies 1,653 km (1,027 mi) north-east of İzmir, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 25 h 12 min without stops, over roughly 2,016 km (1,253 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| İzmir | Elista | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Russia |
| Population | 2.9 million | 106,971 |
| Elevation | 122 m (400 ft) | 94 m (308 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
What changes when you arrive in Elista
Crossing from Turkey into Russia: money changes from the Lira to the Ruble (RUB); the dialling code becomes +7; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q24233148.
Where to book car hire from İzmir to Elista
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Staying in Elista
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Common questions
How far is Elista from İzmir?
1,653 km (1,027 mi) in a straight line, north-east of İzmir; by road roughly 2,016 km (1,253 mi).
How long does it take to get from İzmir to Elista by car?
About 25 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between İzmir and Elista?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Elista?
The Ruble (RUB).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.